U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has voiced strong opposition to the Palestinian push to expel Israel from the United Nations, calling it “political theater” but acknowledging the gravity of the situation.
In a statement posted on his verified Twitter account, the South Carolina senator emphasized that Israel’s survival is at risk on multiple fronts, including political and security threats.
Graham’s remarks come as tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to escalate on the international stage. The Palestinian Authority has sought to garner support for removing Israel from the UN, an effort Graham dismisses as symbolic but potentially damaging. “I realize that this effort by the Palestinians to expel Israel from the UN is political theater,” Graham wrote. He underlined, however, that such actions could have serious implications for Israel’s future.
Graham, a long-time supporter of Israel, made it clear that the U.S. would not tolerate such a move. “Simply put: if Israel is expelled, it will be the end of the United States’ support for the UN,” he warned. The senator’s message signals a potential shift in U.S.-UN relations, should the global body take steps to expel the Jewish state.
The senator concluded his statement with a powerful assertion: “If Israel goes, so goes America.” His comments reflect the deep political and strategic alliance between the U.S. and Israel, reinforcing that any attempt to undermine Israel’s position on the global stage would lead to a significant backlash from Washington.